Football's Number One Madman

Chapter 206 I still want to play forward!
Diego Simeone is not talking big.

When Atletico Madrid is determined to defend, there are probably few teams in the world of football that can break through their iron walls.

Although Godin, the backbone of their defense, missed the game due to injury in the game four days ago, the 20-year-old Lucas Hernandez, who was temporarily used by Simeone, showed a calmness beyond ordinary people. Ke or Fegulli, both were stopped by him and Felipe outside the small penalty area.

In addition, Atletico Madrid also has Gimenez, Juan Fran, Gabi, Saul, Kranevit, Oliver Torres, Cork, Correa and other titans. Including Ziman, Atletico Madrid's 11 starters all have strong defensive attributes without exception!
Although they were at the Mestalla Stadium, their actions did not restrain themselves at all. Instead, they frequently tested the bottom line of the home team and the referee.

They did succeed:
Before the first half was over, Parejo, who was slightly injured, couldn't hold on and had to be replaced by Gomez.

One goal behind, downsizing before the game, and the captain retired due to injury, the morale of the Valencia team was severely damaged, and the game suddenly cast a shadow.

Seeing two teammates injured within an hour, Feguli, Rodrygo, and even Alves, who also suffered from long-term injuries, all had a subtle negative emotion deep inside, causing them to fight. Subconsciously used more dodges and concessions, and no longer fought for every ball and tried their best as before.

As for Li Poluo... He really has all the bravery and strength, but he didn't show it at all!
Nuno Santo didn't nod, how could he leave his position?
As for the useless tactics he is best at—whether it is physical or mental—there is no stage for it to be played in the environment where the opponent is resolutely defending!

Griezmann has already shrunk back, cruising on the two sides looking for opportunities to counterattack, and rarely participates in dribbling. Even if he takes the ball, it is to delay time and attract Valencia's defense. Once someone approaches, he will immediately return. pass.Under such circumstances, how could Lee Polo break the opponent's leg with a kick?

Can't you just rush to Atletico Madrid's backcourt and shovel him without saying a word?
【Please, he's just a green butcher, not an indiscriminate murderer! 】
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"Let me play striker, Coach!"

During the intermission, Lee Polo made another request.

Paco's eyes flickered, but he didn't dare to look up at his teammate.

Throughout the first half, Paco's performance was lackluster. Under the intensive defense of Atletico Madrid, he was good at grabbing points, and he couldn't find any gaps at all. He could only be swallowed in the macho jungle...

He clenched his fists slightly, still a little unwilling in his heart:

[Being replaced... there is no way! 】

Nuno was still hesitating, but he heard Li Polo put forward his own opinion:
"Let me be the fulcrum to fight for the high ball, and Paco is looking for opportunities to shoot. As for the defense... let Fuego and Mustafi first!"

Paco suddenly raised his eyes, his eyes full of surprise.

Nuno thought over and over again, considering that Fuego would occasionally be used as a central defender, and finally nodded his approval:
"We don't have many opportunities, don't waste them!"
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"Valencia has struggled in the last two rounds of the league. If they still cannot win today, then Barcelona's lead will be further expanded."

In the live broadcast room thousands of miles away, Shen Fangjian analyzed the situation with some worry.

After all, as a Real Madrid supporter, he certainly doesn't want to see Barcelona advance in the standings...

Hall Master Jia Tianning also looked solemn:
"Li Polo's performance in the first half was a little quiet. This is also because Atletico Madrid adopted an overall defensive tactic after scoring a goal, which made it impossible for him to take advantage of his header."

But he still praised Valencia from the side:
"However... this also reflects how afraid Atletico Madrid is of Valencia's offensive ability. If it was placed a season ago, even at their home court, Simeone would never be satisfied with only scoring one goal!"

Shen Fangjian nodded in agreement:
"Nuno Santo should think of a way. The current trident in the frontcourt is very effective in counterattacks and grabbing points, but facing today's iron barrel formation, it doesn't have much attacking ability... Oh? Li Polo Seems like he's going to play forward again?"

Jia Tianning immediately lifted his spirits:
"That's right, the best choice to break the iron barrel formation is to use a battering ram! Nuno Santo, this head coach not only understands the ball, but also has a lot of courage!"
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Nuno, who knows the ball, pushed Li Polo to the front line from the first second of the second half.

Although he had already considered this aspect in training, when he saw Li Polo standing in his penalty area, Simeone still couldn't help feeling tense.

After experiencing a 0:3 home defeat in the first round, Simeone studied Valencia's nearly 30 games. He could clearly feel that although he only played in La Liga for less than a season, Li Polo's offensive and defensive Progress at both ends is visible to the naked eye.

For example, now he rarely uses bad moves to violate opponents, and has gradually begun to master the technique of shooting with his feet on the offensive end-although he has only now reached the average level of Spanish middle school students.

Simeone is not an indecisive coach, but full of courage.When he saw Li Polo move forward, he immediately sent a tactical signal to the players on the field:
"Strengthen the oppression in the midfield and look for opportunities to expand the results!"

[Valencia lacks Lee Polo, there will definitely be loopholes in the defense! 】
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Simeone's judgment is of course correct. Although Fuego retreated in time, Valencia's interception ability in the midfield has dropped significantly. In addition, Parejo has been off the field, and Gomez's ability on the defensive end is also slightly insufficient. , a reliable defensive player in the midfield, there is only one Perez left!

Only 10 minutes into the second half, there was a burst of exclamation from the stands of the Mestalla Stadium. Fuego and Mustafi's temporary defense line was pierced twice by Atletico Madrid's quick counterattack!
If it weren't for the goalkeeper Alves' concentration and his excellent saves one after another, Griezmann might have staged a hat-trick!
But when the game lasted for 62 minutes, the Valencia defense line, which was close to collapse, suddenly rose up:
Facing Saul who wanted to break through him, Mustafi did not retreat with other teammates, but resolutely went up and caught the opponent by surprise, which immediately stopped Atletico Madrid's counterattack!

Mustafi split the side at the first time, and Cancelo strode the ball forward, killing the center line all the way, before raising his foot to pass.

Li Polo saw the passing route during the fast forward drive. He even had the leisure to observe Paco's running position, and set up a cross screen with this teammate, letting Paco block it for him. Gimenez, who is like jelly candy, overwhelmed Lucas Hernandez into the air and swung his head in the face of the pass!
"Oh!"

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Oblak tried his best to stretch his body, facing Li Polo's almost unsolvable header, he actually fished the ball out of the goal line!

The live camera could see very clearly that almost half of the football had already passed the goal line!

"Oblak's reaction is amazing!"

Even Shen Fangjian, a diehard Real Madrid fan, couldn't help but praise him for his wonderful performance.

But the excitement in Oblak's heart hadn't reached its peak yet, when he saw Li Polo make a diagonal thrust after landing, and accurately grabbed the ball's landing spot!

Oblak's mood suddenly sank to the bottom!

I saw Valencia's No. 4 player facing the ball that was fished out by Oblak... gently stretched his foot and pushed it!
The football floated up from Oblak's waist and flew into the empty goal!
1: 1!

Valencia equalizes!

[The ups and downs of life are nothing more than this! 】

Oblak tasted two diametrically opposite emotions in just 1 second!
[Negative emotions from Oblak, +50! 】

[Simone, +100! 】

(End of this chapter)